Activities
Club Waimea is home to over 14 sporting sections and special interest groups, with something for everyone — from bowls and golf to cards, dancing and music. Browse the activities below and get in touch with the relevant section contact to join in.
Cards
Our card section meets every Fridays at 12.45 pm, and plays Euchre.
It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or haven’t tried your hand at cards for a while, there are experienced members who can teach you.
Contact:
Monica Kennedy
021 185 5239
Darts
We have darts every Wednesday night from 7.00 pm. If you don’t have your own darts the club has some you can use.
Contact:
David Smolenski
027 544 0722
Fishing
Our fishing section meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7.00 pm.
Contact:
Robin Ashley
544 3116
Gaming Room
Club Waimea is proud to offer you an 18 Machine Gaming Room, having a good mixture of old favourites along with eight of the latest machines, with continual upgrading being a priority.
Club Waimea supports problem gambling assistance. If you feel that you have a gambling problem or would like to help a mate, please contact: THE GAMBLING HELPLINE on 0800 664 262, or visit www.pgfnz.org.nz.
Harmony Chorus
We come together every Thursday night at 7.00 pm.
Contact:
Bronwyn Kirby
022 1362 856
www.nelsonharmony.org.nz
Housie
We have housie every Friday night at 7.00 pm. You must be a member or signed in as a guest.
Indoor Bowls
- Easy to Play — at any Age
- (A) Lifetime to Master
- Make many memories & friends
- An opportunity to participate at any level
- Social or Competitive
- Equipment supplied
2026 Season commences on Monday 2nd March at 7:15 p.m.
Club Waimea Hall, 345 Lower Queen St, Richmond
Any questions, please contact.
Linda - 027 282 7575 / 544 9446
Nelson Motorcycle
Twice a month on a Sunday from 6.00 pm
Contact Paul Nees:
021 210 7887
Outdoor Bowls
We have an artificial green. We require roll ups. Green fees $5.00 per person.
Club Contact:
Helen Guiney
021 1211 529
Pool Section
The club has 4 pool tables, turning on the lights is enabled through Paywave.
We have competition pool, Monday night Nelson Pool Association competition 1 team, Tuesday night Pub competition and Wednesday night inter club, between Nelson North and ourselves. We also organise various visits away, and in turn host return matches. We are a vibrant friendly group always looking for new members.
Contact:
Sue Watson
027 201 3606
RSA
Contact:
Terry Bryne
Ph. 027 807 8860
t.byrne1952@gmail.com
Rugby Section
Come and join Club Waimea’s Great Rugby Tipping Competition.
Contact:
Gary Brown
027 231 2755
Sioux Line Dancing
Wednesday’s 6.00 pm
Tutor: Sue Wilson
We meet every Wednesday night at 6.00 pm. Sioux Line Dance has started a new intake of beginner line dancers. This class is coming along nicely. If anyone would like to come along and join in now is the time. New dancers are always welcome.
Beginners: 6.00 pm – 7.00 pm
Improver Plus: 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm
Contact:
Sue Wilson
03 528 6788
Snooker
We have 3 snooker tables. The cost is $1.00 for 20 minutes.
Contact:
Nathan Geddes
027 359 2966
From left: Richard Griffith, Ray Denby, Mark Friend, Kerry Laing, Shane Geddes, Nobby Yorwarth, Nathan Geddes, Alan Rameka, Ray Weavers, Kevin Whitlow, Colin Bowden and Barry Weavers. The other character ‘Ferreted’ its way into the picture, but was not an official member of the team!
Sun City Rockers
We meet every Tuesday night from 6.30 pm.
The focus of Sun City Rockers, Nelson, is dancing in a supportive and friendly environment.
Check our calendar on our website www.rocknrollnelson.org.nz for our next event, and for any changes that may occur to our year planner.
Contact:
Phil Frater
027 706 8027
Tasmonics
Contact:
Alan Winwood
546 6227 or 027 4387 552